The science behind Zoom fatigue

Are virtual meetings draining you? Experts share tips to redesign them for the better #BusinessUnusual

For some reason, this made me chuckle when it popped into my feed. I'm fortunate - my company uses video conferencing, but, you don't have to appear on video all the time - certainly when it makes sense. But, I have heard my friends lament that they are being "zoomed to death." If it is really bad at your work - here are some suggestions. #zoom #teams #videoconferencing #HR #newnormal

How To Tell Your Boss You Have Zoom Fatigue The coronavirus pandemic has relegated many professionals to work from home and use video conferencing technology to maintain communication with colleagues. However, there may be situations when you feel overwhelmed with these zoom calls and your productivity goes into negative territory. One has to strike a balance between being productive and still be able to navigate through tons of video calls. Here are 4 ways you can share your concern with your boss and manage zoom calls while maintaining productivity: 1. Initiate a non-Zoom meeting. Think about the reason for the communication and ask yourself, “Would a video call be the most effective way to achieve my goal? Or would a phone call, email or text message suffice?” 2. Focus on how the numerous video calls are impacting your productivity. 3. Ask your boss how they are managing all the Zoom meetings. 4. Don’t say you “hate” Zoom meetings. When speaking with your manager about your Zoom fatigue, focus on your productivity and not on your feelings. It's a delicate balance, but you can achieve it. #CCPN #gangeshchawla #zoomcalls #productivity https://lnkd.in/gUk-hR6

All video meetings including Zoom should be treated and held just like in-person meetings ... they should have an objective, be time-boxed, stay on track (park off topic conversation) and held at the same intervals as when business is conducted in the office .. Zoom is not a management pacifier, respect all employee's time and ask the question, is there something in it for the participants or just the host?

Are you disliking Zoom meetings as much as I am? For one, I hate having my camera on because I feel overly exposed, whereas in real life people would not ordinarily be looking directly at me nearly as much. In addition, seeing and hearing everyone else in the gallery or every time they move is extremely irritating to me. I happen to be an introvert and a highly sensitive person, so this sensory overload tends to counteract the benefits I otherwise experience from working from home.

#zoomfatigue I can certainly relate after some long days ... why not ask (when setting up a call), "Do you want me to share video?" I have found that many are glad to share some time but not every time and people appreciate the option.

Can we all take a look at next week's meetings and find 5 that can be audio-only? I first over-corrected to #zoomfatigue. More recently, finding better balance has yielded much more productivity! Jan/Feb: 80% of calls without video Mar/Apr: 80% of calls with video May/Jun: 50/50 Jul/Aug: Goal is to walk and talk once per day #distributedworkforce #productivity

This is an important topic that we can all relate to and is worth discussing. Personally, I have found Zoom meetings to be a useful replacement for meetings that would normally take place in person but also understand the frustrations around “over use” when it replaces a meeting that would normally be done by phone or conference call. What has your experience been?

I have Zoom fatigue. Somewhere between texting, which is impersonal and Zoom meetings, which is invasive, I’ve found telephone calls to be to right course of action for me. Sometimes, I’ll turn off video and use the “stock photo” to represent me in the Zoom meeting.

As we enter our 3rd month running all of our #salestraining sessions, internal team calls and #sales interactions via Zoom, I now know why I am not energized after a full day of #trainingcourses but exhausted. How do you combat Zoom fatigue? https://lnkd.in/e5KdBuW Elizabeth McGarry Malina Andre Shannon Hoeg Jake Mazzola Keegan Dougherty Erick Lindewall Paul Bittrich Kim Carvalho Tracy Alexion Judi Vigna Laura Brunet John Donahue Bill Kingdon David Ellis Brian Campbell Rachel Cossar